World/Nation Briefs April 24, 2011

Yemeni president agrees to step down in 30 days

2012 Home & Garden-Best Furniture Store

Walker’s Furniture

Facebook shares slide

Underwriters give mixed ratings on stock

NEW YORK - The Wall Street analysts who know Facebook best are giving the company's stock a mixed review. Think: like, not love.

Optimistic and upbeat

WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer confidence jumped this month on a better outlook for hiring and overall growth, supporting other signs that show the economy could accelerate in 2014.

Idaho Fish and Game proposes fee increase

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is proposing fee increases and discount authority legislation.

Passage to Turkey

JACC brings music of the Middle East to Post Falls

The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls is participating in a new international program aimed at establishing greater understanding between American and Middle Eastern societies.

Medical bills show no mercy

Christmas For All

A bad car wreck left one mom within inches of her life.

Obama orders FDA to reduce drug shortages

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is directing the Food and Drug Administration to take steps to reduce drug shortages, action he says will help stop a "slow-rolling problem" that puts patients at risk and raises the potential for price gouging.

Baby alpacas launched a business, built family ties

American Express is sponsoring Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, so I thought it was only fitting to tell you the story about how our small business Alpaca Direct was started.

Ex says McCready left rehab too soon

How to stem heroin tide in North Idaho

Maureen Dolan and the Cd’A Press should be commended for her excellent and timely front page article on the topic of the frightening heroin epidemic. In my position as a treatment provider for individuals suffering from addictions, I have witnessed a recent surge in heroin use in northern Idaho. Anything that can be done to improve the conversation about this issue is a good thing. To that end it is important to add a few words about all opioids/pain medications and treatment of opioid addiction.

PT for pain relief? Yes, that and more

In addition to helping patients feel better and do more of their normal activities, physical therapy can also reduce the risk of long-term opioid use, according to a new study by researchers at Stanford and Duke.

Internet 'intel

Whether you go online to find information on a winery as you plan your next trip to wine country, or if you go online trying to locate a particular wine, companies like Google and Facebook among others capture information on your searches. Then, the next time you go online for anything, an ad will pop up on your Google search or your next visit to Facebook for any one of a number of websites offering wine for sale. It’s not really all that surprising, as many search engines and much of social media have really become advertising platforms.

Expectations low for Fed moves

NIC pharmacy technology program earns accreditation

Course of study is only one accredited in state of Idaho

COEUR d'ALENE - North Idaho College's Pharmacy Technology Certificate program was awarded national accreditation by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. The program is the only accredited Pharmacy Technology program in the state of Idaho.

IDFG to submit price lock proposal for consideration by the Legislature

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will ask Idaho lawmakers this legislative session to consider a proposal to increase resident Idaho license and tag fees. But the request has a twist.

Edmunds: Five sedans worth considering amid the SUV mania

SUVs are among the most popular vehicles on the road today, and their sales growth has come at the expense of the traditional four-door sedan. Many shoppers are attracted to the greater utility and higher seating positions these vehicles typically provide. But there are still some great reasons to buy a sedan in 2020.

Family could lose dearly with GOP health care plan

COEUR d’ALENE — When you ask Brady Schroeder what his favorite video game is, he tells you No. 2 on the list before pausing to savor the sheer delight gained through causing others to wait in suspense.

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Naturally, when pregnant, or getting pregnant, we want our bodies to have everything necessary to have a healthy, sustainable pregnancy and baby. There is much that can be done to ensure that.

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So often when people gain weight it is blamed on lack of exercise or eating poorly.